Bats invade stadium in Daytona
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More than 1,000 bats have invaded the Daytona Stadium along PGA Boulevard. The race is now on to get those bats out humanely without harming them. FOX 35's Chancellor Winn has details on the plan to remove the unwanted guests.

Tampa dog owner pries open gator’s jaws to save pet from attack

A Floridian's worst nightmare: a battle between a dog and a gator, but it was no match for the dog's owner, who made sure her beloved pet was coming home and pulled her dog "Kona" from the alligator's grip.

Florida officers surprised by loose emu bird call
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Police in Palm Bay were shocked when they received a call Tuesday about a loose emu bird on the run. It took at least three officers to round up the giant bird.

Giant bald eagle found on side of Volusia County road dies from extreme injuries

A giant injured bald eagle who was unable to fly and suffering from notable injuries was rescued from the side of the road by Volusia County Animal Services on Tuesday. Sadly, the bird did not survive.

Dolphin in North Carolina dies after ingesting plastic bag

A bottlenose dolphin was found dead in North Carolina, with a necropsy revealing a knotted plastic bag in its stomach as the likely cause of death.

Dinosaur-era wasp may have snatched its prey: ‘Truly fascinating’

Researchers uncovered an ancient wasp with a Venus flytrap-like structure in 99-million-year-old amber. Here's what they have learned about the new species.

Officials searching for injured black bear in Altamonte Springs
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The search is on for an injured black bear in Seminole County. Wildlife officials said the bear was spotted in Altamonte Springs with a big wound under its arm. Officials have posted door hangers on houses in the area, warning locals of the injured bear and asking them to reach out if they spot the animal.

Deadly toxic algae bloom causing sea lions to become sick, violent

Toxic algae bloom is wreaking havoc on the Southern California coast, especially in local sea lions, causing seizures, stillbirths, even violence.

Bear spends day in tree near Markham Woods Middle School, feet away from carpool lane

A bear that spent the better part of Monday in a tree near a Seminole County middle school, came down after about eight hours and headed into some nearby woods.

This 'fish doorbell' cam from the Netherlands is attracting millions

The Dutch city of Utrecht has installed a “fish doorbell” that lets online viewers alert officials when fish are stuck at a lock, helping them migrate to spawning grounds. The livestream project has drawn millions of viewers worldwide.